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Drug Study-Chlorpromazine

The document provides information on the drug Chlorpromazine (brand name Thorazine), including its classification as an antipsychotic, its mechanism of action in preventing nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors, and potential adverse effects like sedation, extrapyramidal reactions, and hypotension. It also lists the nursing responsibilities when administering the drug such as assessing mental status, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, and observing the patient carefully during administration.

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Drug Study-Chlorpromazine

The document provides information on the drug Chlorpromazine (brand name Thorazine), including its classification as an antipsychotic, its mechanism of action in preventing nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors, and potential adverse effects like sedation, extrapyramidal reactions, and hypotension. It also lists the nursing responsibilities when administering the drug such as assessing mental status, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, and observing the patient carefully during administration.

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DRUG STUDY

Name of Student: _Birondo, Estremadura, Jacildo, Nicolas_________________ Section and Group number: BSN3G_______________
Name of CI: __MS. MARISSE ARROYO RN, MN___________________________ Area of Exposure: PSYCH NURSING (BCMHCC))_______

Nursing
Dosage/ Frequency/
Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Responsibilities
Timing/Route

Generic Name: 100mg 1 TAB PO BID Prevents nausea and To manage symptoms of Comatose states; CNS: NEUROLEPTIC 1. Assess mental status
Chlorpromazine vomiting by inhibiting or psychotic disorders or hypersensitivity to MALIGNANT SYNDROME, prior to and periodically
blocking dopamine control manic chlorpromazine, sedation,extrapyramidala during therapy.
Brand name: receptors in the manifestations of phenothiazines, or their ctions, TD.
Thorazine medullary chemoreceptor manic-depression in components; use of large EENT: Blurred vision, dry 2. Monitor BP and pulse
trigger zone and outpatients amounts of CNS eyes, lens opacities. prior to and frequently
Classification: peripherally by blocking depressants CV: Hypotension (↑ during the period of
Antipsychotic the vagus nerve in the GI with IM, IV), tachycardia. dosage adjustment.
tract. May relieve anxiety GI: Constipation,
by indirect reduction in drymouth, anorexia, 3. The drug may be taken
arousal and increased hepatitis, ileus, priapism. with or without food.
filtering of internal stimuli GU: Urinary retention.
to the reticular activating Derm: photosensitivity, 4. Do not increase the
system in the brain stem. pigment changes, rashes. dose or discontinue
Endo: Galactorrhea, medication without
amenorrhea consulting a healthcare
Hemat: professional.
AGRANULOCYTOSIS,
leukopenia. 5. Observe the patient
Metab: Hyperthermia. carefully when
Misc: Allergic reactions administering medication.

6. Monitor I&O ratios and


daily weight

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